576 Atrium

Atrium and vestibule entries or lobbies are glassed structures that usually abut or are underneath elevated buildings.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 15 and 45.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

50

50

45

40

--

--

--

40

--

Average

55

55

50

45

--

--

--

45

--

Good

60

60

55

50

--

--

--

50

--

Excellent

60

60

55

50

--

--

--

50

--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame): and Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Cheap

Brick, block, concrete, very plain, no roof structure

Under elevated building, low-cost elevator/stairway vestibule only

Minimum electrical

None

Low

Metal and glass, some concrete, brick or stucco panels, no roof

Under elevated building vestibule, low-cost terrazzo, vinyl and acoustic

Minimum electrical and plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Average

Glass shed curtain wall, glass and some exposed roof deck

Terrazzo, masonry pavers, few partitions or extras

Adequate electrical and plumbing

Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Good

Architectural glazed shed atrium, good space frame

Good stone, masonry pavers, good lobby wall treatment, trim

Good lighting & plumbing

Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Excellent

Structural glass, decorative space frame and shed atrium glazing

Granite, marble, high-cost pavers, ornate finishes

Best lighting, adequate electrical and plumbing

Hot and chilled water (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):, Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls): and Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Cheap

Block, brick veneer or stucco, very plain, no roof structure

Under elevated building, low-cost elevator/stairway vestibule only

Minimum electrical

None

Low

Glass panels, block, brick veneer or stucco, no roof

Under building vestibule, vinyl composition and acoustic tile

Minimum electrical and plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Average

Glass shed curtain wall, skylights, some exposed roof deck

Low-cost terrazzo, masonry pavers, few partitions or extras

Adequate electrical and plumbing

Warm and cool air (zoned)

Good

Good glazed shed atrium

Stone or masonry pavers, some good lobby wall treatment, trim

Good lighting & plumbing

Hot and chilled water (zoned)